After a few days of rest, Melody would soon embark on her non-stop roadshow. While previous meet-and-greets felt a little daunting to her, facing the roadshow brought a mix of excitement and trepidation. She eagerly anticipated the audience's reaction to her performance that year, but she was also very worried because it was her first time assuming a leading role in a film. The prospect of not being well-received by the audience as the protagonist gnawed at her mind.
Insomnia set in two days before the official roadshow. Night after night, she tossed and turned in Lucas' arms, unable to find some respite from her thoughts. With another sleepless night plaguing her, Lucas switched on the night light.
"Can't sleep? Would you like to talk?" Lucas asked softly, concerned by her restlessness.
Melody felt bad to have woken Lucas up because of her tossing and turning, but her anxiety was genuine and she hoped to get it off her chest. "I don't know how I'm supposed to face the audience. My fans are one thing because I know they'll support me no matter what, but it's a different story for other members of the public. My future in acting would be jeopardized if this doesn't go well."
Melody's concerns were of course solely rooted in her identity as an actress. As long as she and Lucas remained together, she vowed never to forsake her passion for acting.
Lucas cocked an eyebrow. "You'll have your pick of future roles for as long as you want to continue acting."
"Have you thought about why the director came to me and insisted on taking you on for that role? It's because he admires your talent and the way you carry yourself. Your acting skills speak for themselves, and let me tell you this: even those who are biased against you will acknowledge your talent once they see you on screen," Lucas asserted. "Your talent is second to none."
Melody was born to act, that much was certain.
"Well, you're right. If you hadn't pushed me to strive harder, I might not have been able to accept the movie, so thank you. I'm also grateful to the director for his discerning judgment. I never imagined I'd grow to love acting this much. I do hope this movie becomes a resounding success and paves the way for more opportunities. If it falters, I probably wouldn't dare to take on another project."
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The readers' comments on the novel: The Day I Kissed An Older Man
This book is a good book, but it’s too short. I hope it has a part two👍🏾...
This book is getting boring now. I loved Jeremy, Corinne, Sonny and Lucas. The story needs to end. or bring back more of Jeremy, etc....
I haven't skipped any chapter at all. Though the story is good, it keeps going back to base one. I think this has no ending at all and somehow after reading more than 2500 chapters it's kinda tiring already. They have drained all the thrills....
Great writing! I almost cried when Helen hit Melody! So sad! 😭 can’t wait to see how the relationship with her and Lucas develops though. So tired of the repetitive problems with different people....
Yikes my body tenses so much, my moods change as the scenes change. It leaves me wanting to continue reading....
my heart breaks for melody, so many ups and downs, i shed a few tears when lucas walked by melody carrying thalia, and melody stayed quiet while watching them leave. i find myself getting into character as if im one. i dont remember ever feeling like that in any other books. im thankful the 10 chapters/day. waiting for the next 10...
We have updated progress from 7 chapters/day to 10 chapters/day.<3...
i love grandma Beatrice, there needs to me more people like her in the world straight forward and to the point, no beating around the bush and worrying about offending anyone, why pretend to be someone your not....
looking forward to more chapters, The same thing is happening to Melody as what happened to Luna, if Luna was back maybe she would set Lucas straight, can't wait to see how Lucas handles the situations that will arrive. Poor Melody....
ya Lucas pay more attention to Melody lets see what happens waiting for more chapters thanks...